260 705 6943 megan.gotsch@gmail.com
Education
Professional Experience
August 2018 to Current
January 2019 to May 2019
Clemson University | Clemson, SC
McMillan Pazdan Smith | Charleston, SC | Intern
School of Architecture Masters of Architecture August 2011 to May 2015
University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH College of Design, Architecture Art & Planning (DAAP) Bachelors of Science in Architecture, Magna Cum Laude
Digital Skills Adobe Suite | Sketchup | Autocad | Revit Rhino | V-Ray | Lumion | Bluebeam
Awards & Achievements Finalist for The Henry Adams Medal in the School of Architecture - 2020, Clemson University
AIA Greenville Student Merit Award 2019, Clemson University
Virginia B. Gourdin Scholarship 2019, Clemson University
Artist Grant - Cincinnati BLINK Light Festival Installation - 2017, with BHDP Architecture
Finalist - Arch Out Loud, “Last House” Competition - 2016, with Shay Myers
Director’s Choice DAAPcares Award 2015, with University of Cincinnati
“Honor Award” for Architectural Advancement - Cincinnati Design Awards - 2015, with University of Cincinnati
Organizations Tau Sigma Delta - 2019 to Present Charleston Parks Conservancy - 2019 Adopt-A-Class - 2017 to 2018 Canstruction - 2016 to 17
Languages Spanish - Reading level
Architecture firm that works across multiple markets. Created K - 12 studio presentation documents and drawings for multiple projects and phases, including for Lucy Beckham High School, White Knoll High School and not-for-profit, Metanoia. December 2016 to July 2018
BHDP Architecture | Cincinnati, OH | Contractor, Full Time Completed site surveys for Macy’s Department Stores. Responsible for development of CD set for store locations. Developed design concepts for American Family’s Dream Bank, Roche Brothers, LaRosa’s and other clients that included renderings, graphics, floor plans, elevations, mill work drawings and other supporting documents. May 2014 to August 2014, May 2015 to April 2016
MKG | New York, NY | Intern, Freelancer Experiential design and branding agency, lead designer for Netflix Popples Season 2 Launch, JCPenney Spring Preview 2016 and others. Presented design concepts, graphics, floor plans and renderings to client. Created corresponding drawings and collaborated with builders, printers, vendors and directed team on installation. August 2013 to December 2013
Works Progress Architecture | Portland, OR | Intern Architecture firm specializing in adaptive re-use projects. Active role in the design development phase of local mixed-use building’s redevelopment. Measured and documented sites, drafted and created drawings using Autocad. January 2013 - May 2013
Gensler | Boston, MA | Intern Worked in a team environment to develop schematic and design phases of new construction for financial firm located in Salem, NH. Met tight presentation deadlines that included physical model building, Revit modeling and Photoshop rendering.
Other Experiences August 2019 to December 2019
Barcelona Study Abroad | Cincinnati, OH Participated in Clemson’s semester long study abroad program in Barcelona, Spain. Studied local and European architecture, design and culture including completing a historical adaptive re-use studio project and other studies of the city. October 2017
Blink Light Festival | Cincinnati, OH Part of BHDP team whose “Storybook” concept was selected to be built and received highest tier of grant money. Tested, designed, and built entire installation in local shop using various construction methods.
Portfolio available at issuu.com/megan_gotsch
References Upon Request